Lu Fangfang carried three large jars of cordyceps and soon arrived at the small river east of the family compound.

Turning my head, I saw many soldiers clearing land and planting crops on the east bank of the river.

Besides Li Dajun, she also spotted the regimental commander Gao Dajiang, indicating that the regiment was taking this spring planting very seriously.

On the other side of the river, Sister Shufen was still clearing land. Lu Fangfang also saw Xiao Aiguo this time, and the two of them were busy working together in the field.

Feeling a little envious, Lu Fangfang glanced at him a few more times before leaving.

When she got home, she put the two unopened jars in the wardrobe.

She opened the sealed package, lifted the oil paper, and took out two cordyceps.

She placed it in the enamel mug, poured in boiling water, and then put the lid on.

After a while, she picked up the enamel mug and took a small sip.

Um……

Well, the water infused with cordyceps tastes a bit like mushrooms, and the texture is alright.

Lu Fangfang smiled and shook her head. She took a few more sips, then put down the enamel mug, turned around and walked into the yard, picked up a hoe and went to the riverbank.

In the wasteland, Xiao Aiguo had already left, leaving only Sister Shufen. She quickly went over to her.

She wanted to tell Sister Shufen about her trip to Guona Mountain to dig for caterpillar fungus, since it was a side job that could earn her two yuan a day, and she couldn't keep it to herself.

...

"What? Cordyceps? You can earn two yuan a day? Girl, you're not kidding me, are you? Cordyceps is that valuable?"

Wang Shufen was startled after hearing this.

She used to work in the production brigade in her hometown, where a day's work points were only worth a few cents.

She couldn't even imagine earning two yuan a day.

Lu Fangfang nodded quickly, "Sister Shufen, it's true. There are people in the county who buy cordyceps. The more you dig, the more you earn. You should be able to earn one or two yuan a day."

"One or two yuan..."

Wang Shufen, holding the shovel handle, was quite tempted.

"Wow, girl, I want to go with you tomorrow, I want to go dig for caterpillar fungus too."

Lu Fangfang smiled; she knew that Sister Shufen would definitely go.

Standing in the field, she told Sister Shufen about the precautions to take when digging for caterpillar fungus, as well as what to bring.

After saying that, she walked to the edge of the field and began to clear the wasteland.

night.

Lu Fangfang made two large pancakes with butter, intending to take them with her the next day, and then went to sleep.

The next morning, before dawn, she got up.

She put on the cotton-padded coat she had brought with her and wrapped an old-fashioned yellow scarf around her head, trying to wear as many layers as possible.

She packed the pancakes she had made the night before into a cloth bag, filled her military canteen with hot water, and added a cordyceps.

Now that the family has the means, she should eat what she needs to eat.

Everything was ready. Lu Fangfang went out and went to Political Commissar Xiao's house.

Wang Shufen was ready, and just as the two were about to leave, Political Commissar Xiao, wearing a coat, came out from the inner room and quickly called them back.

"Shufen, Fangfang, I don't object to you two going to dig for caterpillar fungus, but you must protect yourselves. Do you two know how to shoot?"

Xiao Aiguo brandished the spear in his hand.

Forehead……

"ah……"

Lu Fangfang was a little confused, and she quickly shook her head.

Beside her, Wang Shufen had the same expression.

"Look at you, you're military dependents. You can't do without a gun. When you have time, go to the regiment and I'll teach you. Wait for me a moment."

Xiao Aiguo had a headache. He took the spear, turned around, and went back into the inner room.

After a while, he came out with two military daggers. "Here, one for each of you. Use them for self-defense. When you have time, you should learn how to use a gun."

Lu Fangfang took it, still a little confused.

Holding the knife handle, she swung it a few times and found it quite comfortable to use. The handle was yellow and looked like brass.

Upon pulling it out, I saw a gleaming dagger, long and sharp like an awl. If I were to stab it in…

With a hiss, she quickly put the sword back into its sheath.

"Brother-in-law, then I'll accept it."

Lu Fangfang liked the dagger very much, and she hung it on her waist.

Straightening her back, she instantly felt safe, but she would rather carry a long spear.

She glanced into the inner room and began to ponder to herself.

"There are snow leopards on our snowy mountains, so you two be careful and pay close attention."

"I know, don't worry, I'm off with the girl."

Wang Shufen waved her hand and pulled Lu Fangfang away.

Xiao Aiguo, wearing a coat, saw the two of them off all the way out of the house.

"These two are always restless, never a moment's rest, sigh."

After the two had walked away, Xiao Aiguo turned around and went home.

...

After leaving the family compound, the two walked towards Team Six in the dark.

On the way, Lu Fangfang was still quite excited. Guns! They were real guns. According to Xiao Aiguo, she could also learn to shoot.

Goodness, this is something that people in later generations simply cannot imagine.

After walking for a while, Lu Fangfang's mood gradually calmed down.

In those days, there were no gun bans, and many people in rural areas still hunted with guns, let alone in the military. In fact, it was quite normal to shoot a gun.

If she has the chance in the future, she should have a go at it; maybe she can even go hunting on the grasslands.

...

By the time the two reached Team Six, it was already dawn.

Lu Fangfang, leading Sister Shufen, stood outside the horse pen at the village entrance and shouted twice, "Old Xu? Old Xu?"

A moment later, a sound came from the stone courtyard, and Xu Huayun walked over with her bag on her back.

He was somewhat surprised to see Wang Shufen.

Before he could ask, Lu Fangfang introduced them to the two women, "Sister Shufen, this is Comrade Xu Huayun, Lao Xu, this is my sister, Comrade Wang Shufen, who is also a military dependent in the family compound."

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